WFYI News Now

Hear the news you need to stay informed on your community with WFYI News Now. From the biggest stories of the day to new policy, research and events, this podcast keeps you connected to Central Indiana and statewide Indiana news.
From WFYI's studios in Indianapolis, host Abriana Herron brings you reporting from WFYI and IPB News journalists in 10 minutes or less, every weekday.
Listen
Caitlin Clark Likely Unavailable for Liberty Game, Anti-ICE Protest at U.S. Sen. Young's Office, Judge's Ruling on Union Schools Corporation, Addressing the Root Causes of Violence in Indy
July 22, 2025
Indianapolis News: Caitlin Clark is not expected to be available Tuesday night, when the Indiana…...
Federal Cuts Threaten Indiana's NPR and PBS Stations, WNBA All-Star Weekend, Letter Confirms Immigrant Detainee Plans at Camp Atterbury, Medicaid Data to be Shared with ICE
July 21, 2025
Indianapolis News: Indiana's local NPR and PBS stations face severe financial challenges after…...
U.S. Secretary of Education Praises Indiana for School Choice, Marion County ILEARN Results, New Safety Initiatives for Downtown Indy, City Council One Step Closer to Stricter Curfew Hours
July 18, 2025
Indianapolis News: U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon praised Indiana as a national…...
Sutherland Park Cemetery's New Owner, Indiana Cancer Center Could Lose Designation, Report Shows Neglect Around Toxic Coal Ash Laws, Indiana Lawmakers React to the State's Fiscal Year
July 17, 2025
Indianapolis News: A local cemetery in Indianapolis has a new owner with plans to provide…...
IndyBar Foundation's Gift for Exodus Refugee, Indianapolis Public Schools District Expands Middle School Science and Math, Indiana's Financial Future, Rural Hospitals Brace for Cuts
July 16, 2025
Indianapolis News: The Indianapolis Bar Foundation announced it gifted $30,000 to Exodus…...
Breast Tissue Donation Drive for WNBA, How Indiana is Cutting $2 Billion from State Budget, Rally to Support Transgender Youth, Braun Cuts Programs for Low-Income and Minority Students
July 15, 2025
Indianapolis News: Hundreds of women donated breast tissue in Indianapolis over the…...
Proposal to Extend Youth Curfew in Marion County, Potential Changes for Indiana Medicaid, Downtown Apartment Residents Sue Over Safety Concerns, Indiana Greenhouse Gas Plan Nixed
July 14, 2025
Indianapolis News: School leaders in Marion County are backing a proposal to extend youth…...
Back to School Community Resource Day, Abuse Investigation Program Could See Cuts, Braun Moves to Eliminate DEI in State Government, Indiana Plans to Grow Apprenticeship Programs
July 11, 2025
Indianapolis News: Families can get free school supplies, backpacks, immunizations and car…...
Carlino Steps Away from Caucus, IPS Denies Bid by School Seeking Independence, Kokomo Woman Charged with Animal Neglect, Proof of Citizenship Required for Voter Registration
July 10, 2025
Indianapolis News: Indianapolis City-County Councilor Crista Carlino stepped away from the…...
Weekend Mass Shooting Update, Preschool Price Hikes in Marion County, Proposal to Extend Curfew for Young People, Experts Worry Federal Changes Could Unravel HIV Efforts
July 9, 2025
Indianapolis News: We’re learning more about the teenagers allegedly involved in the...
Mission to Find Amelia Earhart’s Aircraft, Faith Leaders Protest Federal Spending Cuts, Report on Anti-Abortion Laws and Regulations, Advocacy Group Works to Increase Child Care Access
July 8, 2025
Indianapolis News: Purdue University announced it is sponsoring a mission to locate Amelia…...
Weekend Mass Shooting in Indy, Annual Naturalization Ceremony, Federal Education Grants Not Dispersed, Indiana 50501 & Indivisible Central Indiana hold picnic, HIV Cases on the Rise in Indy
July 7, 2025
Indianapolis News: A mass shooting in downtown Indianapolis early Saturday left two teenagers...
Annual Fourth Fest, Fever Win Commissioner’s Cup, Tech Company Behind Data Center Proposal Named, Rideshare Vouchers for July 4th Weekend, Funding for Affordable Housing Initiatives
July 3, 2025
Indianapolis News: The Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership announced it has acquired…...
Long-Closed IPS School Repurposed, IN Supreme Court Hears a Property Tax Case, Public College Degree Programs Shrinking, Governor Mike Braun Explores Tolling IN’s Interstate Highways
July 2, 2025
Indianapolis News: Governor Mike Braun explores tolling IN’s interstate highways…...
Vision Zero Task Force Releases Initial Plan, Indiana DCS Reorganizes, Officials Seek to Execute Third Death Row Inmate, New Grant-Funded Site Opens for Mothers in Need of Breast Milk
July 1, 2025
Indianapolis News: Vision Zero Task Force Releases Initial Plan…
Mural Unveiled at Fletcher Place Community Center, Proposal for Affordable Housing Project Receives Scrutiny, Wayne Township Superintendent to Retire, Arguments on Data Center
June 30, 2025
Indianapolis News: A new mural was installed at the Fletcher Place Community Center, painted…...
Turmoil Continues Among Indianapolis City-County Democrats, New Downtown Charter School to Open Next Fall, Healthy Food Initiative, Modest Growth for Private School Voucher Program
June 27, 2025
Indianapolis News: Turmoil among Indianapolis City-County Democrats continues following an…...
Indiana's Lawsuits Against TikTok Move Forward, Bipartisan Support for Clean Energy in U.S. Senate, IU Could Lose Hundreds of Degree Programs, Concern Over Data Center on South Side
June 26, 2025
Indianapolis News: Concern Over Data Center on Indy's South Side…